Unraveling the Enduring Allure of 'The Tale of Genji' After 1000 Years.

"The Tale of Genji," a 1,300-page novel written over 1,000 years ago by a lady-in-waiting at the court of a Japanese emperor, has maintained an unwavering grip on Japanese culture and has been adapted across various art forms. The novel, often described as the world's first novel, centers on the life of Genji, the son of an emperor, and his relationships with women. Despite its age, the novel's themes, including gender and power dynamics, continue to resonate in modern-day Japan.